SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY SANDWICH.

BEAT. 38/100

7908 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 9, 2025 · passed

Failed 8 of 28 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
18 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WATER ACTIVELY LEAKING FROM CEILINGS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND REAR HALLWAY WITH PLASTIC BINS AND BOWLS PLACED ON FLOOR AND ON & IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT CATCHING WATER.MANAGER STATES THE ROOF NEEDS REPAIRS AND WILL BE ADDRESSED SOON. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN WATER FROM EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THAT IS LEAKING FROM CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN STANDING AND POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS IN HALLWAY AND REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.

OCT 17
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE

OCT 10
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. CHICKEN TERIYAKI-45.9F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-51.3F AND .5LBS. SPINACH-51.3 IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.7.5 LBS.$48.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.8F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH & BAGS,LIDS WIDE OPEN AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM ABOVE RIM AND GROUND FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING & AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE AT REAR SEATING AREA FOR STAFF.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.

JAN 9
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER ON COUNTER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES TO HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

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JAN 9
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR(GLASS) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRPPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS REQUIRED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WATER IN THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ICE INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.

MAR 1
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 14
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AND LEDGE AT PRINTER UNDER CAH REGISTER AND INSIDE OF CUP CABINET ON SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMP LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT VEGETABLE WASH SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CO2 TANKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET AND HALLWAY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 1
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 14
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 7
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2244070 1/3/19 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 #57- FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAVE NOT MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.#58.Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

JAN 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. STEAK, CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN/PREPARING FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED STEAK AT 50.0F, TUNA AT 45.0F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN AT 46.2F, CUT TOMATOES AT 44.3 AND LETTUCE AT 49.0F ALL STORED FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED, AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 10LBS. VALUED AT $10.00 PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAVE NOT MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

JAN 11
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNIT, SHELVING UNIT, AND FILE CABINET IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

JAN 30
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY CEIING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MASSIVE DEBRIS FOUND UNDERNEATH CRATES. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELIMINATE CLUTTER STORED BEHIND BOTH WASHROOMS WHICH LEADS TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.

JAN 26
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS-MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY CEIING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MASSIVE DEBRIS FOUND UNDERNEATH CRATES. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELIMINATE CLUTTER STORED BEHIND BOTH WASHROOMS WHICH LEADS TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.

JAN 6
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

MAR 17
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS AND LOGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

JAN 9
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE ATHERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST INSTALL

JAN 7
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 118.9F TO 131.9F, THE FOOD PRODUCTS WERE CHICKEN BREAST,MEATBALLS,AND SOUP, THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE FOOD PRODUCTS DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 7LBS AND TOTAL COST $25.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,STOPPED UP,THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS STOPPED UP TO THE TOP OF SINK AND THE FRONT EXPOSED SINK IS STOPPED UP HALF WAY TO SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,CHICHEN BREAST,MEATBALLS,SOUP,AND SANDWICHES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE ATHERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST INSTALL

MAY 6
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR SIDE AREA BEHIND WOMENS WASHROOM TOO CLUTTERED,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AREA PROPERLY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

APR 29
2014
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD,IE CHICHEN NOOLE SOUP IN BOX, ON PREP FLOOR AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65F.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 24 LBS SOUP,COST $30.00 WAS DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR SIDE AREA BEHIND WOMENS WASHROOM TOO CLUTTERED,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AREA PROPERLY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

OCT 11
2013
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 4
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE SUBWAY NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN REAR BAG N BOX SODA LINES AND SANITIZE NOZZLES TO THE SODA HOOK UP.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR FRONT UNDER AND AROUND FRONT OVEN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP TABLE.

APR 9
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNER BEHIND SODA RACK AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES COATS, JACKETS, PERSONAL ITEMS ETC; TO PROVIDE SEPARATION FROM CONSUMERS PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM RECENT REMODELING AT REAR BEHIND WASHROOMS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 3
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED BEHIND WASHROOMS IN REAR, PLASTIC STORAGE UNIT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THOUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND WASHROOMS IN REAR.

DEC 23
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED AND PREP SINK (CONTAINERS,CLEANERS,TOWELS).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPLACE DAMAGD TANK COVER AND REPAIR TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM (SLOW FLUSHING).

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE ITEMS ON TOP WALK IN COOLER FREEZER AND SEPERATE ICE MACHINE SANITIZER FROM CONDIMENTS ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE.

DEC 13
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 53.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70866

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF ROAST BEEF 52.8F, TURKEY 53.5F AND TUNA 54.1F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70866

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED AND PREP SINK (CONTAINERS, CLEANER, TOWELS).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE DAMAGED TANK COVER ON TOILET AND REPAIR TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM (SLOW FLUSHING).

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE ITEMS ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA. SEPARATE ICE MACHINE SANITIZER FROM CONDIMENTS ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE.

MAR 10
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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